Carbohydrates are complex biochemical substances. It is complex, insoluble and non-absorbable for the organism. It is of no benefit to the organism. Sugars are digested into glucose, fructose and galactose by the action of various enzymes. Glucose, fructose and galactose are simple, soluble and absorbable by the body. Our body cells absorb glucose and fructose. Glucose and fructose are then used to build the body and produce the energy it needs. The requirements for carbohydrate digestion are discussed below.
1. Source of energy: Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in the body. Carbohydrates are oxidized to produce energy. Lack of this leads to lack of energy in the body and gradually weakens the body.
2. As stored food: Carbohydrates are digested to produce glucose and fructose. Glucose and fructose are stored in the body as stored food.
3. As a patient’s diet: Glucose is simple and soluble and acts as a patient’s diet. Therefore, for sick and weak people, carbohydrates need to be digested quickly.
4. Physical Growth: Glucose and fructose in quantity are essential for normal growth of the body.
5. Vitamin production: Carbohydrates are digested and converted into glucose. Glucose makes vitamin C in the body.
6. Structural material: Cellulose and hemicellulose act as the structural material of plants.
7. Blood volume regulation: Liver glycogen is converted to glucose. This glucose controls the amount of blood in the body.
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in the body. Carbohydrates provide all the energy the body needs. Adequate intake of glucose is required for normal growth and keeping the body healthy. However, there is a possibility of diabetes if there is excess glucose in the blood.